City Building Permits

Matoaca, VIRGINIA Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Matoaca, Virginia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Virginia Chesterfield County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Matoaca is a CDP in Chesterfield County, not a separate town or independent city. Public permit administration for Matoaca properties is handled by Chesterfield County. Matoaca-specific online permit information is thin because there is no separate Matoaca permit office.

Department
Chesterfield County Department of Building Inspection
Address
9800 Government Center Parkway, Chesterfield, VA 23832; Mailing: P.O. Box 40, Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone
804-751-4990
Website
https://www.chesterfield.gov/223/Building-Inspection

Online Permit Portal

Open Enterprise Land Management (ELM)

Platform: Enterprise Land Management (ELM) citizen access portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Confirm the site is in Matoaca within Chesterfield County and use county permitting channels.
  2. Review whether the project needs building, trade, zoning, Chesapeake Bay, floodplain, utility, or land-disturbance approvals.
  3. Prepare the appropriate county applications, plans, and support documents.
  4. Submit through ELM or directly to the county Building Inspection office.
  5. Pay fees, answer review comments, and obtain the county-issued permit.
  6. Post the permit, keep approved plans on site, and schedule required county inspections.

Typical processing time: No Matoaca-specific or countywide public building permit processing estimate was found on the pages reviewed.

Source: Chesterfield County Department of Building Inspection

General Requirements

Matoaca projects follow Chesterfield County permit triggers for construction, additions, structural alterations, larger sheds, finish-offs, demolition, pools over the threshold, retaining walls above the threshold, and regulated trade work.

Required Documents

  • County applications
  • Plans and plats or plot plans
  • Project-specific supplemental materials required by county reviewers
Permit validity
Same county six-month-from-last-activity rule.
Building code
2021 Virginia Construction Code for applications dated on or after January 18, 2025.
Owner-builder
Same county homeowner-applicant and Virginia exemption framework applies.
Contractor requirements
Same Chesterfield County and Virginia DPOR licensing and local business-license rules apply.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
No separate Matoaca schedule exists; county fees apply.
Plan check fee
No separate Matoaca plan-check fee was published.
Permit fee formula
County mixed schedule with residential flat fees and commercial valuation-based fees plus state levy.
Reinspection fee
County reinspection, not-ready, reinstatement, and code-investigation fees apply
Penalty (no permit)
County penalty fees for unpermitted work
Payment note
County payment methods and ELM payment workflow apply.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • County-listed exempt work for qualifying projects, including ordinary repairs, small sheds, many fences, low-voltage work, qualifying fixture replacements, and small pools

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
County inspection hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: County inspection sequence varies by permit type but commonly includes foundation or slab, rough framing and rough trades, insulation where applicable, then finals.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Chesterfield County Department of Building Inspection before applying.

Need help with your project?

Navigating permits in Matoaca can be complicated.

Jaspector connects you with local experts who can review your scope, verify your contractor, and help you understand what permits your project actually needs.

Learn how Jaspector works
Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

Other cities in Chesterfield County

Unincorporated Area chester midlothian bon-air
View all Chesterfield County jurisdictions →